World's first fwd sedan with 10-speed automatic transmission

The infotainment system gets both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity options.The 2018 Honda Accord has been unveiled in the US, making its global debut in the automotive market. As per the Japanese auto giant, it is the first FWD (Front Wheel Drive) sedan to get a 10-speed transmission.

With an all-new design as well as mechanicals, this is the tenth-generation model of the popular Honda Accord. Even the car gets new engine options, including 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol mills, which also comes with the Civic Type-R.

The latter one makes 250PS and 370Nm of peak torque, while the smaller motor churns out 189PS and 260Nm.

The 1.5-litre motor will come mated to a CVT unit, while the 2.0-litre will be offered with the -- Honda's claimed -- world's first front-engine, front-wheel-drive 10-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual gear box will also be offered with the selected trims.

The existing 3.5-litre, V-6 and the 2.4-litre, I-4 will not be offered with the 2018 model. While the new motor is said to deliver better performance than the previous generation inline-four, the V-6 might be missed by the Accord fans.

Coming to the design front, the new Accord looks sharper and agiler as compared to the current generation. The sleeker body sits on a lighter chassis, that is claimed to be more rigid than the one used in the current model.

The wheelbase has been elongated in the 2018 model by 50mm and the width has also been increased by 10mm, while the roofline is lower by 15mm. With a roomier cabin, Honda is betting high on clinching back the lost market share from the SUVs and crossovers in Detroit.

A six-speed manual gear box will also be offered with the selected trims.